BLM Proposes New Conservation Rules for FLPMA
- April 13, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On April 3, 2023, the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that introduces a...
Texas Sues FWS Over Decision to List the Lesser Prairie-Chicken Under the Endangered Species Act
- March 30, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On March 22, 2023, the State of Texas filed a lawsuit against the Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) over its recent...
The Congressional Review Act: How it Works, Why it Matters
- March 16, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”) was passed by Congress in 1996 for the purpose of allowing congressional lawmakers to review and...
WOTUS Update: 2022 WOTUS Rule Faces Legal Challenges
- March 2, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
In late December 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its long-anticipated final rule to redefine the term “waters of the...
Judge Issues Ruling in Klamath River Dispute
- February 16, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On February 6, 2023, a federal judge in California issued a ruling concluding that the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) preempted an...
California Takes Steps to Reduce Pesticide Use In State
- February 2, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
In January 2023, the State of California released a document titled “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California” (referred to...
EPA Releases New Environmental Justice Guidance Document
- January 19, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a new guidance document regarding the agency’s authority to consider the cumulative...
WOTUS Update: EPA Releases Highly Anticipated Final Rule to Redefine “Waters of the United States”
- January 5, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On December 30, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its long-awaited rule to redefine the definition of “waters of the...
Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022
- December 8, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
Over the past year, the environmental law arena has seen various issues and developments that have had impacts on agriculture. Some...
End of Year Update on the ESA
- November 11, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
In 2019 and 2020, the Trump Administration adopted multiple regulations impacting how the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is carried out. The...
Enviro Groups Ask EPA to Revisit CWA CAFO Rules
- October 27, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
In October 2022, a coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit asking the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to formally respond to...
Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight of New Publications
- October 20, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, environmental justice is defined as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all...
Pesticide Review: Recent Actions from Various Pesticide Legal Challenges
- October 13, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
The past several weeks have seen developments in various on-going legal disputes over pesticides. Recent actions concerning glyphosate, dicamba, and pesticide-treated...
Building Blocks: The Basics of the RCPP
- September 29, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (“RCPP”) is a voluntary conservation program administered by the...
Building Blocks: Basics of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
- September 15, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
Under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (“ACEP”), private landowners, land trusts, and other entities work with the United State Department of...
Building Blocks: The Basics of EQIP
- September 1, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
First authorized in the 1996 Farm Bill, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (“EQIP”) is a voluntary conservation program that offers financial...
Ag & the IRA: Conservation Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
- August 18, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
On August 16, 2022, President Biden officially signed the $739 billion spending package known as the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) into...
Clean Water Act Citizen Suits Before Fourth Circuit
- August 4, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
An important component of many environmental statutes is the ability for private citizens to initiate lawsuits to enforce the statute. This...
Environmental Law Highlight: Developments From the First Half of 2022
- July 21, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
The first half of 2022 has seen a lot of development in the area of environmental law. From lawsuits to regulatory...
Plaintiffs & Pesticides: Honorable Mentions
- July 7, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
Up to now, each article in this series exploring the legal claims commonly raised by plaintiffs in pesticide injury cases has...